The Civic Education Project® (CEP), an international non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has supported grassroots efforts to promote pluralism and international standards in social science education in transitioning countries since 1991.
On October 28-30, Dr. Osamha Obeidat participated in MIT’s Fourth Annual Conference of Learning International Networks Consortium ( LINC) which was held at the Dead Sea,
Gulfnews.com reports on the proposed Knowledge Complex to be established in Dubai by the new Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation. The Knowledge Complex “will offer young Arabs wider access to education and to help reduce the rate of unemployment and illiteracy in the region.” To read the full article, click here.
In an opinion editorial in The Jordan Times, Queen Rania of Jordan writes about the UNESCO “Education for All” initiative and brings attention to its slow progress. To read the fill article, click here.
The Government of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it will establish a translation institute to focus on translating important English books into Arabic and Arabic books into English. To read the full article, click here.
CEP is now working to bring its programs to the Middle East beginning with a pilot project in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. CEP recognizes that Jordan is prioritizing educational reform and the development of the job skills necessary for Jordanians to compete successfully in the local and global workforce. CEP envisions a successful partnership with Jordanian universities in which CEP can provide high-quality educational resources that will develop Jordan’s human capital and universities. In addition, interaction among CEP Visiting Faculty Fellows and local colleagues at partner universities ensures that international academics develop a greater appreciation of and sensitivity to the Middle East.
Recognizing that critically minded and informed individuals are the building blocks of an open, globally competitive society, the Civic Education Project® assists countries to attain the best international practices in higher and professional education.